Embracing Imperfection in Mastery

A renowned sculptor, a master of his craft, spent months creating a magnificent statue

for the town square. As the unveiling neared, a tiny, almost invisible

crack appeared at its base. The sculptor, a perfectionist, was devastated.

Though minor, it tormented him. His young apprentice noticed his master's distress.

"Why does such a tiny crack bother you?" he asked. "No one will see it." The sculptor

sighed. "It's not about what others see, but the integrity of the work itself."

The apprentice then did something unexpected. He picked up a small hammer and gently tapped his own hand,

creating a bruise. "Master," he said, "this bruise will heal. But your inner turmoil